by Callum Ross on behalf of MJWN with special thanks to Laura Chamberlain
Tommy ‘O,’ one of Michael’s guitarists from ‘This Is It’ has been kind enough to talk to Callum Ross of MJWN about his guitars, his music, and of course Michael!
I have been a keen guitarist now for many years and have worked as a lead guitarist for a few bands, so can you imagine the delight when the team suggested to me that I would get a chance to interview guitar legend Tommy ‘O’ Organ, one of Michael’s guitarists from ‘This Is It.’
Tommy ‘O’ first picked up a guitar at the age of five and plays by ear, not by reading music, which is the way I like to play. He was a guitarist on Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ tour and has worked with Usher, TLC, Bobby Brown and Slash to name but a few. He also toured as lead guitarist with the Jacksons on their ‘Unity’ tour and has completed numerous studio recordings with artists such as Lionel Ritchie, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Randy Jackson and the late great Ray Charles so there was plenty to ask about…not forgetting about Michael of course! 🙂
Hi Tommy ‘O’! It’s great to have such an accomplished musician willing to speak to us here at MJWN. Thank you!
Tommy ‘O’: I’m honoured!
What was your very first guitar and what was the first song you ever learnt to play?
Tommy ‘O’: My very first guitar was a Gibson Les Paul deluxe and the first song I ever played was ‘Batman!’
I hear that you were inspired by many artists, but I’m curious to know what it was about Angus Young (of AC/DC) that inspired you?
Tommy ‘O’: I like Angus Young’s simplicity in the way he plays and his feel is excellent and his stage presence and performance is very exciting.
What is your favourite song (whether Michael related or not) to play and to listen to?
Tommy ‘O’: ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin”
Read More On MJWN: http://www.mjworld.net/news/2015/02/15/interview-with-tommy-o-organ/
Source: Callum Ross on behalf of MJWN with special thanks to Laura Chamberlain
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